Spending time in Freret? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a fast food joint to an ice cream parlor.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Freret, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Bearcat Cafe
Topping the list is breakfast and lunch spot Bearcat Cafe, which offers coffee, tea, vegan options and more. Located at 2521 Jena St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 547 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, look for health-conscious renditions of classic comfort foods like blackberry and pistachio pancakes, a vegan breakfast quesadilla, a Cajun gravy biscuit with crawfish, a portobello Philly sandwich, barbecue pasta and a bison burger. Catering services are also available.
2. Ice Cream 504
Next up is Ice Cream 504, a spot to score handcrafted ice creams that are made in small batches with an old-fashioned churn. Situated at 2511 Jena St., the family-owned ice cream shop serves a rotating selection of about a dozen ice creams made with fresh fruit and other all-natural ingredients, as all ice creams are free of gums, preservatives and gluten. With five stars out of 105 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Company Burger
Fast food spot The Company Burger, located at 4600 Freret St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the casual eatery, one of two locations in the city, four stars out of 682 reviews.
The menu features beef, lamb and turkey burgers, as well as a fried chicken sandwich, a hot dog, salads and soft serve ice cream. Beer, wine and cocktails are also available.
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